Unacademy - Senior Software Engineer - Backend Development

About Us :

Unacademy is Indias largest learning platform, empowering millions of learners with top educators, high-quality content, and technology-driven learning experiences. We aim to transform education through innovative products and scalable technology solutions.

Role Overview :

We are looking for a highly skilled Backend Developer with strong expertise in Python or Go-Lang. You will design and build scalable backend systems for Unacademys platform, owning end-to-end architecture, system design, and delivery. The role requires deep experience in microservices, distributed systems, event-driven architectures, API design, and cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Python or Go-Lang.

- Architect and implement microservices and distributed systems for scalability and reliability.

- Design event-driven architectures and implement message queues for asynchronous processing.

- Build robust APIs following best practices and design principles.

- Drive system design, design-thinking, and problem-solving for complex technical challenges.

- Work with cloud infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and deployment automation.

- Model and manage data using NoSQL and relational databases.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- 2-8 years of backend development experience with Python or Go-Lang.

- Strong experience in microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures.

- Deep understanding of API design principles and system design.

- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and IaC tools.

- Solid understanding of data modelling, NoSQL databases, and message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ).

- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and design-thinking skills.